Press Releases

July 8, 2022
Real Thaw Complete: Multinational exercise concludes in Portugal

The Portuguese-led exercise Real Thaw concluded today after the successful integration from NATO coalition forces during the two-week long mission at Beja Air Base, Portugal.
July 6, 2022
Mildenhall fuel Portugal’s Real Thaw exercise

RAF Mildenhall’s KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 100th Air Refueling Wing provided aerial refueling capabilities integrating with NATO Allies during exercise Real Thaw.
June 27, 2022
Hecker departs Maxwell, Air University for Europe

General James Hecker took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command on June 27, 2022, with Europe facing challenges brought on by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine.
June 27, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command here, June 27. In his capacity as commander, Hecker is also the new director of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre at Kalkar, Germany.
June 27, 2022
Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace Berlin

More than 100 different aircraft from 10 nations were on display at the Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace Berlin tradeshow and airshow, commonly known as ILA Berlin, from June 22-26, 2022.
June 24, 2022
Spangdahlem F-16s Arrive in Portugal for Real Thaw

United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa will participate in exercise Real Thaw 22 in Beja, Portugal, with 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and personnel from the 480th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The F-16 aircraft will participate in the
June 24, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command Change of Command

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command will host a Change of Command Monday, June 27, at 2:30 p.m. local time.
June 22, 2022
Third Air Force welcomes new commander, Maj. Gen. France takes reins of USAFE-AFAFRICA’s only NAF

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France assumed command of Third Air Force during a ceremony June 22, 2022, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, presided over the ceremony and welcomed France as the newest leader of the major
June 22, 2022
Airmen and Guardians can learn anytime, anywhere, on any device with myLearning username and password

Beginning June 23, Total Force Airmen and Guardians will have the capability to learn anywhere, anytime, and on any device, with the help of a myLearning username and password.
June 22, 2022
U.S. service members, aircraft and equipment participate in the Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace Berlin

U.S. military personnel, aircraft and equipment will represent the United States at this year’s Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace (ILA) Berlin, June 22-26, 2022.